How far is Brookhaven, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.61 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.26 mi
77.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.11 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, Jun 2, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-06-02T02:51
Arrive Richmond Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Lindenhurst
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
27 mi
00h 38m
To Richmond Hill
29.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Tuesday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Road

    1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Country Road

    108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    46 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Richmond Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
46 mi · 81%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 3%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 2%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

46 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lindenhurst
00h 38m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Lindenhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Brookhaven and 29.6 miles from Richmond Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near North Lindenhurst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Lindenhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Lindenhurst.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

52 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.67 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.44
Diesel $4.69 $9.39 $18.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Richmond Hill. The current time is 02:51:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.